A space of longing for refugees established in 1972, serving as the gateway to Paju DMZ tourism while containing the pain of the Korean War and wishes for peace and unification. Highlights include the Freedom Bridge, Peace Bell, Mangbaedan, and an old steam locomotive. Located outside the Civilian Control Line (CCL), it can be visited freely without reservation or ID.
The northernmost observatory inside the CCL, just 800m from the Military Demarcation Line. Through telescopes, you can see the Kaesong Industrial Complex, Songaksan Mountain, and the North Korean propaganda village of Gijeong-dong. Entry is only possible through pre-reserved DMZ tours, and an ID (passport for foreigners) is mandatory.
A North Korean invasion tunnel discovered in 1978, located 73m underground with a length of 1,635m, designed for the movement of 30,000 troops per hour. You can experience part of the tunnel interior by monorail or on foot. Located inside the CCL, pre-reserved DMZ tour participation and ID (passport for foreigners) are mandatory. Photography is prohibited inside the tunnel.
The northernmost station of the Gyeongui Line, famous for the slogan 'The first station toward the North,' completed in 2002 as a symbol of reconciliation and unification. The platform has signposts showing the distance to Pyongyang. While boarding is not possible, you can get a commemorative stamp. Located near the CCL, it's visited via pre-reserved DMZ tours with ID mandatory.
An observatory at the confluence of the Han and Imjin Rivers, offering a view of North Korean villages in Gaepung-gun and their lifestyles from the closest distance (approx. 2.1km) in the metropolitan area. It features a unification exhibition hall and telescopes. Located outside the CCL, it can be visited freely without a tour reservation.
